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To any authors/publishers/ tour companies that are looking for the reviews that I signed up for please know this is very hard to do. I will be stopping reviews temporarily. My husband passed away February 1st and my new normal is a bit scary right now and I am unable to concentrate on a book to do justice to the book and authors. I will still do spotlight posts if you wish it is just the reviews at this time. I apologize for this, but it isn't fair to you if I signed up to do a review and haven't been able to because I can't concentrate on any books. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time. I appreciate all of you. Kathleen Kelly April 2nd 2024

03 July 2015

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02 July 2015

The Emerald Virgin by Ravyn Rayne Book Blitz!

EMERALD VIRGIN Gem Apocalypse #1 Series by: Ravyn Rayne Publication Date: June 22, 2015
Published by: Blushing Books Publishing
Genre: Erotica/Romance Dystopian

Synopsis

Emerald – a girl with green eyes and a rarity after the horrific genocide that slaughtered millions. 
After the war, King Gideon rose in power. A lust-filled and greedy king that believed in the power of slavery.
At eighteen, women were required to come before King Gideon and his four sons, to offer themselves as a courtesan. The princes took only those they found most attractive and alluring. The rest were returned to their homes with a brand on their wrist proving they had been through the process and rejected. Ignoring the ritual was punishable by death.
Aria Stone had been kept hidden from the princes and the ceremony, because she was an Emerald. At twenty-three, the royal guards storm her home, murder her mother, and drag her to court. She must face the four princes. 
A dystopian erotic adventure.

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Excerpt

"Your guards murdered my mother, dragged and drugged me from my home. Anything else you wish to know?" Aria asked, short-tempered.
James stepped close enough to feel his breath against her cheek. "I can see your reluctance to be here, but I assure you no harm will come to you, Aria."
It was hard to believe him given the circumstances. Aria crossed her arms defensively. She didn't say a word. There was nothing to say that would please him and make her happy. She wouldn't lie or pretend to care about him when anger ebbed away at her and boiled in her blood. Not when he made Aria think of her mother and asked her about what happened, as if he pretended to care. Unlike the other women here looking for something, she just wanted her freedom returned. Pretending eluded her.

Purchase Links

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Meet Ravyn Rayne

Ravyn is a sassy, fun-loving, and adventure-seeking young woman. She loves to travel and can’t wait for her next vacation, wherever it might be.
Ravyn writes romantic erotica. She began writing romance novels in college, spending her down time either reading a book or writing fiction. Please don’t make her choose between the two, she loves them equally.
Although BURNING DESIRE is her debut romantic erotica novel, it is not her first published book. She has been published professionally since 2013. You can find her other books here.

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  For less steamy reads, you can follow her here: Blog | Facebook | Twitter
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Signs of Life by Deanna Nowadnick Spotlight!



 Book Description 
I scrambled out of the car, slammed the door, and kicked the rear tire. Squinting into the harsh glare of a flashlight, my first words were louder than necessary, “If you’re going to ticket me, then ticket me! I just want to get home.” Not giving the police officer a chance to respond, I continued, still annoyed, still defiantly frustrated, “I’m tired. Really—I just want to get home!”

SIGNS IN LIFE begins with a late night encounter with local law enforcement. In the harsh glare of a flashlight, author Deanna Nowadnick learns the consequences of speeding through a stop sign. Other incidents follow. All are linked to the divine signs she’s encountered in that bigger journey through life.

Deanna shares humorous anecdotes and inspirational lessons from her travels with God. With her, you’ll get to see the signs in life. She might be speeding through a stop sign—yet again!—while you’re carefully navigating a busy street, but together we’re all part of a bigger journey, a greater purpose. We’re all part of God’s great story.

As she used to tell her young sons, “Buckle up. We’re going for a ride.”



·        Author Bio
Deanna Nowadnick lives in Monroe, Washington with her husband, Kurt. When not responding to traffic citations, she provides administrative support for The Planner’s Edge, an investment advisory firm. Deanna’s continues to be active in her church, playing the violin and serving on the leadership team. She’s also part of several women’s groups. Her leisure time is filled with knitting, walks in the sunshine, and vanilla ice cream with chocolate chunks and peanut butter swirls.

·        Media Links
o   Website: http://deannanowadnick.com/

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01 July 2015

Sarah Kennedy’s Novel, City of Ladies, Is One of Four Historical Fiction Titles Honored!

Sarah Kennedy’s Novel, City of Ladies, Is One of Four Historical Fiction Titles Honored



Knoxville, TN –  Virginia writer Sarah Kennedy’s second novel, CITY OF LADIES, was one of four titles honored last Friday with a ForeWord Magazine INDIEFAB Award in Historical Fiction. CITY OF LADIES received an Honorable Mention.
CITY OF LADIES is the second title in Kennedy’s The Cross and the Crown series, which is published by Knox Robinson Publishing. In her series, Kennedy fills an absence in the historical record by imagining what might have happened to the nuns after Henry VIII took over the church. Each title can be read as a stand-alone.
Historical Novels Review called CITY OF LADIES “A true page-turner” and San Francisco Book Review said “Sarah Kennedy brilliantly crafts her characters to drive a narrative that will have you guessing to the very end.” Foreword Reviews said, “It is not necessary to read the first novel in the series to enjoy this book, but those finding this their first introduction to Catherine will surely search out the first novel to spend more time with this feisty woman in her richly detailed world.”
The paperback edition of CITY OF LADIES will be released on September 15, 2015. The third title in Kennedy’s series, THE KING’S SISTERS, will be published on September 29, 2015.
Sarah Kennedy holds a Ph.D. in Renaissance Literature from Purdue University and an MFA in Creative Writing from Vermont College. The author of seven books of poems as well as The Altarpiece, book one in The Cross and the Crown series, she has received individual artist grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Virginia Commission for the Arts, as well as an award for scholarship from the National Endowment for the Humanities. She teaches at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia. Her website is http://sarahkennedybooks.com/.


Book one in the Cross and the Crown Series

Foreword Magazine, Inc is a media company featuring a FOLIO: award winning quarterly print magazine, Foreword Reviews, and a website devoted to independently published books. In the magazine, they feature reviews of the best 170 new titles from independent publishers, university presses, and noteworthy self-published authors. Their website features daily updates: reviews along with in-depth coverage and analysis of independent publishing from a team of more than 100 reviewers, journalists, and bloggers. The print magazine is available at most Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million newsstands or by subscription. You can also connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest. They are headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, USA.
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Book Three in the Cross and the Crown Series


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Sleep Sublime Eye Mask by Smarter Rest Review! #smarterRest


A bit about the Sleep Sublime Eye Mask by Smarter Rest

 Do you dream of sleeping like a King or Queen - without actually being on the throne?
At home, travelling, taking a short nap at work, even outside in the sunlight, the Smarter Rest Sublime Eye Mask means all lights are off and all dreams are on 
You get no funny business: no light, no scratches, no noise

A Sleep Mask that provides Restful Sleep for Restless People
Made with the Most comfortable materials, soft luxurious satin exterior and finest caressing cotton interior
Sleep Sublime Eye Mask allows you to always stay in the dark but never wake up with puffy eyes

Do you know those things that happen so fast you lose them if you blink? Well, you can blink all you want with the Smarter Rest Sleep Mask, you won't lose sleep. Yes, it's big enough, it doesn't touch your eyes

It has a gentle caressing soft strap with extra long velcro, so it doesn't move and doesn't scratch your ears or temples
It is lightweight so it doesn't bother when you wear it, yet sturdy enough to last for a long time

Comes with a contoured padded nose flap that blocks bottom light, but it doesn't obstruct breathing
Fully adjustable strap fits all shapes and sizes

Why buy from us? Because we guarantee customer satisfaction and we're all about making you happy
Because anywhere you go, the silky travel pouch will protect the mask and ear plugs. In addition to our luxurious sleep mask, you will also receive an extensive e-book containing the sleep secrets you need more than you think.

Do you ever have restless nights where you just toss and turn because the room you are in is too bright or noisy? Yea, I do too especially when we are away from home staying in a hotel or unfamiliar room. We are all creatures of habit and have our little foibles. 

I find that I am a very fussy sleeper and don't often get a full nights rest due to medical issues so whatever sleep I can get is great. I know I have a very hard time when we are traveling as you know how those hotel rooms are, wonderful double lined curtains that would help if they were flush to the window, and then just because there always is this humongous spotlight right outside the window that would light up the Statue of Liberty. Well yes I exaggerate but that is how it feels when you are desperately trying to get to sleep and have a way too early flight or car ride. 

I had never tried a sleep mask and now I wonder why I never did. I received a Sleep Sublime Eye Mask by Smarter Rest at no cost through a promotion from Tomoson and tried it for a few nights. I found that the sleep mask is comfortable and easy to wear, after a few nights you really can't tell you are wearing one. It is soft and lightweight with a nice velcro adjustable strap that you can adjust. The mask also comes with a pair of earplugs and a cute little carrying case. The mask fits perfectly and it really does block out the light. The only thing is that if you are not accustomed to wearing a sleep mask, you will find it disconcerting the first few times you open your eyes with the mask on. You may be disoriented as to where you are because it is so dark, but that is the beauty of the mask. Included is an offer for an ebook full of sleep secrets!

So do you want to get a restful sleep, no matter how many hours, and wake up refreshed without those nasty bags under your eyes? Well go get one of these masks. It is relatively inexpensive and easy to use. Washing is easy too, just hand wash and air dry. I really like the mask and it will definitely be using the mask regularly and taking it along on trips. I have not tried this yet but I bet it would be perfect for that plane ride that you want to sleep on!

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The Judges Story by Joyce T.Strand Spotlight with Giveaway of a Kindle Fire HD 7 or Kindle Paperwhite!!


Today it is my pleasure to welcome Joyce T. Strand, author of The Judges Story to Celticlady's Reviews!

About The Judge’s Story

A Superior Court Judge with a passion for social justice as well as the law strives to discover the truth behind the mystery of a robbery-murder in a small California town in 1939.

When the Judge hears testimony against a 14-year-old teenager, he realizes that the boy participated in a robbery-murder. However, the accused did not actually pull the trigger. But unless the boy identifies his partner, the Judge must sentence him as a murderer, which would result in prolonged jail time. The Judge’s investigator, along with the precocious 16-year-old girl who identified the boy as one of the thieves, explore different approaches to uncover the murderer. In the backdrop of escalating war in Europe, the financial scarcities of the Great Depression, and the Judge’s caseload, their attempts to find justice for the accused boy and unmask the killer lure the Judge and his friends into sordid criminal activities.



About Joyce Strand:

Mystery author Joyce T. Strand, much like her fictional character, Jillian Hillcrest, served as head of corporate communications at several biotech and high-tech companies in Silicon Valley for more than 25 years. Unlike Jillian, however, she did not encounter murder. Rather, she focused on publicizing her companies and their products. She is the author of the Jillian Hillcrest mysteries ON MESSAGE, OPEN MEETINGS, and FAIR DISCLOSURE and the Brynn Bancroft mystery HILLTOP SUNSET. Strand received her Ph.D. from The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. and her B.A. from Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA. She currently lives in Southern California with her two cats, a collection of cow statuary and art, and her muse, the roadrunner.


Social Links:

Webpage:        http://joycestrand.com
Blog:                Http://strandssimplytips.blogspot.com
Facebook:        http://www.facebook.com/JoyceTStrandAuthor
Goodreads:      http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5385246.Joyce_T_Strand
Twitter:           @joycetstrand

 My Thoughts
"Judge Akers watched the teenage girl enter his courtroom. She had agreed to testify against a fourteen year old schoolmate for theft and murder"

 Using actual cases as inspiration, author of The Judges Story, Joyce T.Strand, writes characters around real people. The judge in this story, Judge Akers, is one of those type of judges that we need now, honest, fair,  and looking out for children.The story takes place in the 1930's California. Judge Akers had been a practicing lawyer before becoming a judge. He is widowed and is very involved in a boys club, loves cars and listening to music.

Clara, a teenaged schoolgirl with a passion for writing, testifies in a trial of a 14 year old boy accused of murder in the robbery of a store where the store owner, Mr.Brant was killed, even though he never pulled the trigger but is still culpable in his involvement. Mr.Brant left behind a wife and children who will now be struggling just to survive. Clara becomes Oscars advocate as she learns more about him and his circumstances.

Oscar Briarly is the boy on trial. Oscar's mother is a drunk, his older brother Tommy is in prison, the father is really a piece of work and the younger brother Frankie has diminished mental capabilities. Oscar has a thirst for knowledge that is remarkable coming from the background he does.

Judge Akers enlists the aid of Clara to try to talk to Oscar in jail to find out who the actual shooter was in the death of Mr.Brant. Once Clara finds out that Oscar would love to read, she starts teaching him while getting to know him and to see if he will tell her who did the shooting. Oscar "is no snitch" so the information that the police and judge want is not going to happen unless Clara can use her persuasive skills to get the information needed.

At the same time there is a string of robberies going on being done by young school boys. These boys are working for someone and it is up to the police to find out who is the ringleader. Judge Akers, Clara and an investigator, Jim, work together to get the culprits. So in an unusual precedence, Judge Akers delays the sentencing of Oscar as long as he can while the investigation goes on.

I was impressed with this story and the Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck came to mind probably because of the era, people not able to find work or unable to take care of their families so the young boys are forced to get work where they can and it is usually illegal activities. I found the characters to be engaging, especially Clara and even Oscar. Clara, a young lady who has a passion and skill for writing and Oscar and his thirst for knowledge. In my minds eye, in a continuation of the story, I can see these two becoming great friends, of course after whatever punishment that Oscar may receive due to his part in the robbery and murder.

I enjoyed the author's style of writing, short chapters, enough information about the story and without being boring or having long drawn out characterizations. This is the first book I have read by Joyce Strand events to weave a story that should appeal to everyone.

I received a copy of the book for review and was not monetarily compensated for said review.

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